Hoppin’ John
Traditional New Year’s dish of Hoppin' John made the REAL way with black-eyed peas, bacon, and rice. Perfect for dinner & a taste of tradition!
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Ingredients
- 1 C black-eyed peas (dried)
- 5-6 C water OR broth
- 1 hot pepper, dried (or a pinch of pepper flakes)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 lb thick cut bacon, roughly chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4C)
- 1 T liquid smoke
- 1 C long-grain rice
- 1 14oz can diced tomatoes (optional)